Struggling today

[Survivor1687]

Could really use some encouragement today. Having a rough day. Sometimes I really feel like this battle is too big for me to handle. I'm just one person 😢 I've put on my armor. Any other survivors/soldiers willing to join the fight?

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[cocoyellow]

I am feeling the exact same way and hate it that someone else has to feel this pain is not fair. I downloaded the Gratitude app and is helping me. This is the affirmation of the day I received "I am full of vitality. My confidence, positive attitude, and self-belief are my biggest assets to take me a step close to my success" I just keep reading it over and over and also other positive affirmations, not sure if this helps. Things will get better cause no storm lasts forever. You are brave and you are trying and that means alot.

[Survivor1687 in reply to cocoyellow]

Thank you ((hugs))

[Moonira in reply to Survivor1687]

I just love what Coco Yellow said...please don't give up...sometimes the sunshine is just around the corner but we can't see through our clouds. I really wish it comes very soon for you. 💫👏💫🌻🦋🌈

[god_bless_everyone]

Don't worry you will feel better soon. Just curious if you have ever tried Prozac. It is helping me fighting my anxiety and depression. Though the process seems to be slow but it's working.

[Survivor1687 in reply to god_bless_everyone]

Thank you ((hugs)) I have tried prozac before... I have had really bad side effects from SSRIs & been trying alternative ways for treatment.

[god_bless_everyone in reply to Survivor1687]

Sorry about that. It's good that you have been trying alternative ways. I also keep on exploring all the possible ways because I don't want to be on medication for a long time. I'm exploring cognitive therapy as well. Hope something is working for you. Take care.

[Brave_Heart in reply to Survivor1687]

Prozac and other SSRIs did not help. Effexor (an SNRI) was a little better for me, but we finally tried Wellbutrin and I’m doing well. It takes time, patience and fortitude to keep trying different meds at different dosages. Hang in there! I have faith you will come through! Blessings!

[Laykonyde in reply to god_bless_everyone]

Talk about privacy, it gives me flushes. Noy sure if it's because I'm naturally a warm and sweaty bloke. 😄

[Nines]

I know that horrible feeling only to well and I’m so sorry to hear your feeling this way today. You really are one of a kind with your strong encouraging words of support. You really helped me see things better. Don’t let it defeat you and I’m in the battle by your side. If you need to talk I’m here for you. Stay strong, And take care x

[Survivor1687 in reply to Nines]

Thank you ((hugs)) you doing ok?

[Nines in reply to Survivor1687]

Your welcome, I’m ok thank you and that’s partly thanks to your wise words helping me to see things better so thank you and I really hope your feeling better x

[Survivor1687 in reply to Nines]

🥰 knowing someone out there cares makes a huge difference. Thank you friend. You are appreciated 💜

[Nines in reply to Survivor1687]

As are you my lovely friend 💜 x

[Marysblue]

The Depression project sends free encouraging emails every day. The one I just got said congratulate yourself even if only thing you did was survive today.

Hope you feel better soon. You can make it through this. Stay strong.

[Survivor1687 in reply to Marysblue]

Thank u ((hugs))

[Brave_Heart]

I know sometimes it seems so hard, even impossible. I’ve been there and know the feeling. But, I promise you that it is not impossible. Don’t lose hope. Hold on to the hope that you will, not just survive, but recover. You are not alone. Hold on!🙂

[Survivor1687 in reply to Brave_Heart]

Thank you so much :')

((hugs)) 💜

[Brave_Heart]

Hugs! You can do it!

[Laykonyde]

Sounds like you are on about me. Perhaps not everyday for me, defo most days are tough.You are not a lone Survivor!

[san_ray70]

Can anybody tell me how long does depression last, it might seem a stupid question but I do have a valid reason. My daughter is over 50 and she still refuses to have any contact. I have tried for the past 11 years. I even sent her a message about an uncle dying of cancer age 71. I am 73 I wonder will I ever see or hear from her again.

[Midori in reply to san_ray70]

My daughter doesn't talk to me either, she got mad that I decided to move nearly 300 miles away. She still talks with my son though.

People are weird!

Cheers, Midori

[Lve2dance]

I will join you my beautiful warrior

[Strugglin]

Count me in. I’d much rather be a warrior than a victim. I’ve been the victim long enough. I know you feel the same way. and it really truly is, a battle. Against a hideous beast, one that wraps itself in labels like “humanitarian “and “human services “, in my opinion, whether or not their intentions are “in the right place “, they do a real disservice to many by simply lacking the training, lived experience, and general awareness needed to appropriately treat another human being like another human being. Thank you for sharing. You started my morning off on a very good note.

[AuntDK]

I feel your pain. It helps to know that I am not alone in this struggle.

[A-American-Woman]

I'm 57 & fought the fight, tried all the meds, done all the therapy, am 100% disabled with severe chronic pain, PTSD, Fibromyalgia, Depression, & now have taken care of 2 elderly parents for 5-6 yrs who BOTH have different dementias all ALONE (no one helped KNOWING about my disabilities & that I was "IT" -their only child). So I learned peopleI'd loved with all my heart didn't give a flying u know what about me. Actions spoke MUCH louder than words that were EMPTY!. I'm going to be honest...as far as I see, it just gets worse, at least it has for me. I'm so tired of fighting the fight. I've gotten hopeful so many times to only have ALL my hopes & dreams smashed! I pray you find help & hope as without hope you cannot survive. I am finally without hope. Just think someone should tell the OTHER side & be real. Good for all who keep trying. I'm guessing you are younger. GET IT RIGHT NOW, or be older & look back on a totally wasted life looking forward to emptiness & nothingness, when suffering gets VERY, VERY OLD!

[Survivor1687 in reply to A-American-Woman]

It's never too late... Not for you, not for anyone, as long as your breathing and still here, there's still hope. Thank you for responding to me. I appreciate any and all feedback I get from everyone here. ((hugs)) I want you to be okay also, if you ever want someone to talk to or even just vent to, I'm only a message away. Please don't give up on yrself, you're doing something right now that's making a difference in someone's life and you are appreciated. You are seen, you are heard, you are not forgotten! Your life matters! 💜

[Chicadog]

So sorry that you're struggling so hard right now. For me sometimes it's like "us" against "them". Unless you actually live with this at times debilitating disease you just don't fully get it. It is a day to day, sometimes minute to minute existence. Please hang in there you are NOT alone.

[Survivor1687]

💜🙏🥰

[Sadbuthopeful]

The Battle is real ! That’s for sure. I found a particular app called Healthy Minds Program which I absolutely love. Im struggling with Major Depressive Disorder, as well as Extreme Anxiety and it really helps to listen to this meditation app. The cool thing is you can set it up for 5 minute to 30 or 45 minutes, just depending on how much time do you have available . It makes me feel centered, which I’m typically somewhat of a basket case. Meditation never worked well for me in the past, but it’s working wonders for me, so I hope someone gets some good from this suggestion. Oh yeah there is a great book called “ What went right “ thats getting me through the struggle as well. Stay strong